Job Description
For over 130 years, we have pioneered groundbreaking science. Today, we are driven by continuous innovation to develop breakthrough medicines, vaccines and technology. Rooted in direct experience on the farm and in the clinic, we work hand in hand with our customers every step of the way.
Our singular focus is to empower those who care for animals, helping them manage their vital responsibility with confidence. Because when it comes to animal health, no one sees it like we do.
A Senior Laboratory Technician, Quality Control is responsible for performing advanced laboratory procedures independently for the testing of veterinary biologicals according to strict government and company-imposed guidelines. Technicians may work with a variety of technical equipment while completing Quality Testing. At all times technicians must follow Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and adhere to all safety and company policies, perform duties assigned by department management. A Senior QC Lab Tech must possess thorough knowledge of the underlying principles used in testing procedures and understand the material being evaluated, i.e. virus, bacteria, cell line, etc.
Primary Responsibilities, but are not limited to:
- Demonstrates, at all times, safe work habits and maintains a safe work environment.
- Understands and complies with all safety and company policies and procedures.
- Perform testing methods using various types of cell culture, substrates, and viruses, per Quality Control Procedures.
- Write laboratory investigations as needed
- Perform troubleshooting of test methods, with the ability to evaluate and implement new procedures.
- Maintain and evaluate the sequential analysis of the testing standards used in the area of the assignment.
- Performs data review
- Clean work areas including floors, walls, tables, etc.
- Equipment set-up and operations
- Concurrent record keeping including charts, logbooks, and all pertinent documentation
- Report all unusual, non-routing occurrences when performing tasks
- Perform more advanced mathematical calculations, conversions and formulations
- Responsible for waste accumulation, labeling and management of hazardous, universal and/or infectious wastes.
- Participation in project teams and/or complete design of special projects.
- Train others on methods and procedures
- Effectively interacts with co-workers and others as needed. Demonstrates teamwork within own group and other internal groups
This position requires varying environmental conditions, such as: indoor/outdoor work which includes varying temperatures, entering coolers and freezers. Majority of time is spent standing, walking, pushing, pulling and lifting. Required to lift up to 50lb on a regular basis. Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) is required per Safety Policy. Examples of required PPE are safety glasses, safety shoes, LN gear, face shield, apron, gloves
Education Minimum Requirement:
- High School diploma plus 4 years of relevant experience OR
- Associate degree in a science plus 2 years of relevant experience OR
- Bachelor’s degree in science discipline.
Required Experience and Skills:
- Experience with analytical instrumentation
- Experience with microscopic analysis and microbiological assays.
- Experience with wet chemistry methods
- Proven analytical aptitude and critical thinking skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Good Documentation Practices
- Pipetting
- Weighing
- Troubleshoot / Problem solving beyond method defined action
- Good Communication
- Familiar with good laboratory techniques
Preferred Experience and Skills:
- In-depth working knowledge and application of GMPs/GLPs
- Knowledge of USP and EP monographs
- Experience working with Cell Culture in biological operations or testing setting preferred.
- Experience in use of root cause analysis tools
- Experience using SAP
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The salary range for this role is:
$59,100 - $93,000
This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.
The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days.
Required Skills:
Analytical Instrumentation, Analytical Instrumentation, Cell Cultures, Cleaning Work Area, Compound Management, GLP Regulations, GMP Compliance, GMP Laboratory, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Keen Observation, Laboratory Analytical Techniques, Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Laboratory Investigations, Laboratory Operations, Mammalian Cell Culture, OOS Investigations, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Primary Cell Culture, Quality Standards, Recordkeeping, SAP Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), SAP Systems, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Writing, Sterility Testing, Technical Equipments {+ 2 more}
Preferred Skills:
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Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship:
No
Travel Requirements:
10%
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not Applicable
Shift:
1st - Day
Valid Driving License:
No
Hazardous Material(s):
n/a
Job Posting End Date:
08/8/2026*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
Requisition ID: R410277
